Christmas waste and recycling collection dates in Exeter
Published: 13 December 2023
People living in Exeter are being reminded about changes to waste and recycling collections over the Christmas and New Year period.
Residents need to be aware of date changes to when their bins will be emptied over the Christmas holidays.
Collections due: Will now be collected
Monday 25 December Wednesday 27 December
Tuesday 26 December Thursday 28 December
Wednesday 27 December Friday 29 December
Thursday 28 December Saturday 30 December
Friday 29 December Tuesday 2 January
Monday 1 January Wednesday 3 January
Tuesday 2 January Thursday 4 January
Wednesday 3 January Friday 5 January
Thursday 4 January Saturday 6 January
Friday 5 January Monday 8 January
Monday 8 January Tuesday 9 January
Tuesday 9 January Wednesday 10 January
Wednesday 10 January Thursday 11 January
Thursday 11 January Friday 12 January
Friday 12 January Saturday 13 January
Monday 15 January Back to normal
And what exactly can go in the green recycling bin?
- Food tins
- Drink cans
- Plastic bottles
- Soft plastic bags (like bread bags)
- Foil (balled up into tennis ball size)
- Plastic toy packets
- Cardboard packaging
Please do not put wrapping paper in the green recycling bin.
What to do with your real Christmas tree
Garden waste customers can leave their tree out for collection on their first garden waste collection of the new season. Alternatively, trees can be taken to a recycling centre.
Trees will not be collected as part of the black bag collections (household waste) and people are encouraged not to dump trees in car parks or other public places.
Hospiscare will be collecting trees after Christmas for a donation. Book online at Hospiscare